Governor, Cong prez pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Shastri
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla paid tributes to the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries, here today.
The Governor offered floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi on the Ridge, lauding his commitment to truth, harmony and non-violence. “Gandhi gave the message of peace and non-violence to the world and today the Prime Minister is walking in his footsteps, continuously having dialogues with the war-torn nations, especially the South Asian countries,” said Shukla.
Later, the Governor also paid floral tributes to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at the CTO Chowk. “Shastri ji inspired the countrymen to make India self-reliant by giving the slogan ‘Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan’. His integrity, humility and simplicity will always inspire the people of India”, said Shukla.
Reflecting on Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of swadeshi, swaraj and self-reliance, the Governor said that his teachings continue to inspire all of us even today. He also visited a photo exhibition based on the life of Mahatma Gandhi. Patriotic songs and bhajans were also recited on the occasion.
State Congress president Pratibha Singh, Chief Parliamentary Secretary Mohan Lal Brakta, MLAs Harish Janartha and Ranjeet Singh Rana, Mayor Municipal Corporation Shimla Surender Chauhan, Deputy Mayor Uma Kaushal, Deputy Commissioner Shimla Anupam Kashyap, Superintendent of Police Sanjeev Gandhi, Commissioner MC Shimla Bhupender Kumar Attri, Councilors and other prominent people were also present on the occasion.
State Congress president Pratibha Singh also paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi. She said, “The day will be meaningful for us only if we follow the path of love, truth and non-violence shown by Mahatma Gandhi. His life and ideals continue to show the right path to the nation even today.”
Pratibha along with other party office-bearers also paid homage to former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri, whose birth anniversary also falls on October 2. She said, “Each one of us should be prepared to make any sacrifice and follow the path shown by patriots to maintain the unity and integrity of the country.”
Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh said, “We all need to work together to build a country that these two leaders had envisioned.”
